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Chapter 4
Jacob's POV
I ran. I ran as far and as fast as I could. I pushed myself to my limit and then some. I didn't think. I didn't feel. I just ran. I couldn't allow myself to think because if I did I knew I would think about Bella and that would cause me to feel which in turn would lead me to break down.
I don't know how long I was running but I realized as I was about halfway to Canada that running wasn't going to solve anything. I slowed my pace but could not bring myself to turn around and head home just yet. I sank to the forest floor and finally allowed myself to think.
Sam finally broke into my thoughts and told me to come home. I couldn't move. I was in too much pain. The hurt of losing Bella to that leech after everything that he did to her was excruciating.
Come home NOW! Sam ordered in his Alpha tone. I had to obey. I didn't want to but my body pushed itself off the ground and my legs began to carry themselves towards home.
Thanks, Sam, I thought. I knew I wouldn't have been able to get up off the florest floor without help and Sam's order gave me the strength to move.
You're welcome. I'm sorry, Jacob. It will all work out in the end. With that Sam'sthoughts faded from my brain and I was alone again. My thoughts drifted back to Bella but my legs continued to carry me towards home.
I was just outside La Push when I came to the conclusion that I was not going to give up Bella without a fight. If that leech was back for good and Bella just ran straight back to him, I just had to show her that I was the better choice for her. I was not giving up that easily.
Now I just had to find the strength to see her...
I was laying in my bed the next morning when I heard the familiar sound of Bella's old truck outside my house. Was I ready to face her? What had she come to say to me? Was she here to tell me she was back with that bloodsucker?
I tried to control my anxiety as I crawled out of bed and threw on a pair of shorts. I went to the front door and opened it just as Bella was getting out of her truck. I crossed my arms and leaned against the door frame. I know I said I was going to fight for Bella and I still planned on it. However, I know whatever she came here to tell her was going to hurt so I had to brace myself.
Bella hadn't noticed I was outside yet and when she did her face broke out into a smile. When she saw the look on my face her smile faltered and her steps slowed.
"Bella," I said, "what are you doing here?"
"I came to see you." She shifts uncomfortably. "I got back late last night. I know I said I'd call as soon as I was back but I had some stuff to take care of first. Sorry. I figured I'd just come over this morning instead." She was looking anywhere but at me.
"Where's your bloodsucker?" I knew I was being ridiculous acting all jealous and angry but she hurt me too much for me to let my guard down completely just yet. At least not until I knew exactly what she came here to tell me.
"Not here." Bella looked at me. "He was here last night but he left this morning. He's gone."
What? I had not been expecting that. He left. Again. "Is he coming back?" I asked.
"No." Okay I really wasn't expecting that.
"No?" I was seriously confused.
"No. He's gone, Jake. For good this time, I think."
I couldn't help myself. I was glad Bella was here alive and her leech was gone. I quickly closed the distance between us and swept Bella into a big bear hug. "I'm glad you're alive, Bells."
"I can't breathe, Jake."
"Oops." I let go of Bella and flashed her one of her favorite smiles.
Bella smiles back and wraps her arms around my waist snuggling into my chest for another hug. "I missed you, Jake."
"I missed you too, Bells."
Then came the four words I was hoping not to hear since I heard the bloodsucker was gone. "We need to talk."